slight
[sl̥l͡ɐɪʔ̚]
noun
Meaning
The act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
Sleight.
Synonyms
verb
Meaning
To treat as unimportant or not worthy of attention; to make light of.
To give lesser weight or importance to.
To treat with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully.
To act negligently or carelessly.
(of a fortification) To render no longer defensible by full or partial demolition.
To make even or level.
To throw heedlessly.
Synonyms
adjective
Meaning
Small
Of slender build
"a slight but graceful woman"
Even, smooth or level
"A slight stone"
(especially said of the swa) still; with little or no movement on the surface
"The sea was slight and calm"
Foolish; silly; not intellectual.
Bad, of poor quality.
Slighting; treating with disdain.
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